Clinician - Guardianship Evaluations FFS

The Edinburg Center • Bedford, MA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This Fee-for-Service LICSW position involves conducting Guardianship Evaluations for adults with intellectual disabilities. The role requires collaboration with a licensed psychologist and may include remote work, record review, and occasional in-person meetings. The clinician will assess decision-making capacity and functional abilities, conduct interviews, review documentation, and prepare comprehensive evaluation reports for Massachusetts court requirements. Recommendations regarding guardianship or alternative decision-making supports will be provided, and case consultations will occur as needed. Documentation and evaluation practices must adhere to professional, ethical, and legal standards.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work required.
• Independent licensure (LICSW) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required.
• Minimum of three years of post-licensure clinical experience.
• Experience conducting clinical assessments and psychosocial evaluations.
• Strong clinical writing and report preparation skills.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including psychologists, medical providers, and service systems.
• Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage flexible scheduling.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with guardianship, capacity assessments, or court-related evaluations preferred.
• Knowledge of DDS systems and community-based services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Clinical team report to assess decision-making capacity and functional abilities for individuals with intellectual disability referred for guardianship evaluations.
• Conduct interviews with individuals served, family members, providers, and other relevant collateral contacts to gather information related to functioning and support needs.
• Review relevant clinical, educational, medical, and service documentation to inform evaluation findings.
• Work collaboratively with a licensed psychologist to complete multidisciplinary guardianship evaluations.
• Provide professional recommendations regarding guardianship, limited guardianship, or alternative decision-making supports when appropriate.
• Prepare clear, thorough written evaluation reports that meet Massachusetts court requirements for guardianship proceedings.
• Participate in case consultation with the psychologist and referring agencies as needed.
• Maintain documentation and evaluation practices consistent with professional, ethical, and legal standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level